Educational psychologist will offer seniors practical strategies to keep their brains sharp

As we age, keeping the brain sharp is vital to enjoying a full and rewarding lifestyle.

On June 5, at 10 a.m., Linda Sasser will present practical tips for improving cognitive vitality when she presents "Healthy Brain, Healthy Memory" at Windsor Park, a faith-based, nonprofit, continuing care retirement community administered by Covenant Retirement Communities.

After discussing how memory works and typical age-related memory changes, Dr. Sasser will describe activities attendees can use to maintain and even improve brain function. She will teach her distinctive method of optimizing the brain functions of attention, working memory and long-term memory to remember names, information and tasks.

Sasser has an M.A. and Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and is a former professor of education at Judson University in Elgin, and professor of psychology at Wheaton College, Wheaton. Presenting content relevant to senior adults, Sasser will encourage audience participation.

Seating for this event is limited. To register, please visit www.WindsorParkIllinois.org, or call (877) 816- 8397. Windsor Park is located at 124 Windsor Park Dr., Carol Stream, Ill. 60188.